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Identity

Identity

We support research, institutions, and public initiatives that shape a modern understanding of Ukrainian identity.

 

We understand identity as the shared characteristics and experiences that define Ukrainians as both a community and a political nation. It combines the continuity of historical traditions with the dynamics of contemporary social interaction — among Ukrainians themselves and in their interactions with other communities, where identity is expressed, reinterpreted, and continually reshaped.

 

Identity is the foundation of societal transformation. It strengthens social cohesion, reduces internal divisions, and creates the conditions for trust and collaboration..

 

The program aims to strengthen a modern, cohesive, and open Ukrainian identity — one that resonates with Ukrainians both in Ukraine and abroad, while remaining recognizable and understood around the world. We support research, public communication, and initiatives that shape modern discourse on Ukrainian identity, connect Ukrainians across borders, and contribute to the country’s cultural and symbolic capital.

Program Priorities

Identity Studies and Research

Support for academic research, sociological surveys, and ethnographic studies exploring different dimensions of Ukrainian identity and its regional characteristics, including efforts to decolonize knowledge about Ukraine and Ukrainians.

Value-Driven Remembrance and Narrative Change

  • Support for organizations that explore and interpret Ukrainian identity, history, and cultural heritage, and that address issues of memory and memorialization.
  • Support for remembrance initiatives that apply a trauma-informed approach and serve as catalysts for changing how the experience of war is understood at the community or national level.

Regions and Diversity

Strengthening the visibility and representation of regional and cultural diversity through collaboration with local initiatives, regional organizations, and communities.

Public and Cultural Diplomacy

Presenting Ukraine to international audiences through programs, research, and events that foster a modern and informed understanding of the country.

Modern Ukrainian Identity

Supporting the development of a modern Ukrainian identity among young people in Ukraine and abroad as part of the broader European cultural space.